How far is Greenwich, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Greenwich, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.77 mi
02h 12m
Flight
106.35 mi
171.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.35 mi
Kilometers
171.15 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.77 mi
Kilometers
199.19 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sat, May 30, 3:01 PM EDT
Return by in Greenwich
Sat, May 30, 5:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwich
2026-05-30T12:48
Arrive Elizabeth
Sat, May 30, 3:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwich
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westampton
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Greenwich
58.7 mi
01h 06m
To Elizabeth
65.1 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Greenwich Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Saturday
Using Bridgeton as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwich and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridgeton Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Bridgeton Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Greenwich Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Greenwich Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Bowentown Road

    1369 ft · 29 sec · Bowentown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South West Avenue

    612 ft · 17 sec · South West Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Pearl Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Pearl Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Landis Avenue

    787 ft · 15 sec · Landis Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Centerton Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Centerton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Centerton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Centerton Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Buck Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Buck Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Deptford, Almonesson

    1766 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Deptford Center Road

    3040 ft · 1 min · Deptford Center Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hurffville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Hurffville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Clements Bridge Road

    1760 ft · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1378 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden

    1931 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth

    774 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Bayway

    1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    117 m · 28 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right

    85 m · 22 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwich and Elizabeth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
71.9 mi · 58%
Veterans Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 10%
Buck Road
7.45 mi · 6%
Centerton Road
6.54 mi · 5%
Greenwich Road
3.5 mi · 3%
North Pearl Street
2.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

48.8 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
106.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westampton
01h 06m from Greenwich
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwich and Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwich to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Greenwich and 65.1 miles from Elizabeth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.86 one way or $35.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwich and Sunny near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Westampton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westampton.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

14 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

23 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

23 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwich and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 106.35 mi (171.15 km).

Greenwich

#1 Greenwich

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

Population5,451
Coordinates39.3898400, -75.3385300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Elizabeth

#2 Elizabeth

The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgeton Road (-75.338538, 39.389848)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.53 L · about $17.86
Round trip
$35.71
8.74 gal · 33.06 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.86 $35.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.10 $40.20
Premium $4.95 $21.65 $43.30
Diesel $5.98 $26.13 $52.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwich and Elizabeth. The current time is 12:48:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.